Category Archives: Talking About Bipolar

Mental Illness Awareness Week – Your Help Matters

October 2, 2011 / by / Breaking Bipolar

Sunday marked the beginning of the Mental Illness Awareness Week in the US and Canada. These weeks happen around the world at different times of the year. In the US, this week was set aside by Congress to bring together … Continue reading →

When Do I Tell My Boyfriend/Girlfriend I Have Bipolar Disorder?

August 6, 2011 / by / Breaking Bipolar

Recently a commenter asked how to tell her boyfriend about her bipolar disorder. Unfortunately, this commenter had negative past experiences in dealing with her bipolar disorder in relationships. In fact, people had broken up with her because of her disorder. … Continue reading →

Mental Illness: Why Can’t We Laugh About It?

August 2, 2011 / by / Breaking Bipolar

If at first you don’t succeed, failure may be your style. Quentin Crisp I think this quote is funny. It made me smile. So I posted it on Facebook and Twitter. People didn’t seem to like that. People seemed to … Continue reading →

Bipolar Disorder is Caused by a Bad Childhood

July 26, 2011 / by / Breaking Bipolar

Hi. Thanks for joining us as we expose the biggest myths in mental illness. Today’s myth: a bad childhood causes mental illness.

Denial Keeps Those with a Mental Illness from Getting Better

July 14, 2011 / by / Breaking Bipolar

Many people commented on the article I wrote about what a loved one can say to someone who has attempted suicide. One thing is clear from all the outreach – many people have attempted suicide and many people have survived. … Continue reading →

I Hate the Mentally Ill – My Ex was Bipolar and She was Evil

July 7, 2011 / by / Breaking Bipolar

I like my job. I get to write for a living which is something many writers don’t get to do. And moreover, I get to write about things that matter to me. Also a great luxury for many writers. These … Continue reading →

What Are You, Bipolar? Mental Illness as a Weapon – Video

June 29, 2011 / by / Breaking Bipolar

I’ve discussed how I like to use the word “crazy” and don’t find it derogatory. Us crazies, we have to stick together, I might say. I’ve also said that people can use any word to hurt you. Don’t tell me … Continue reading →

Breaking Bipolar Wins a Web Health Award – Thank-You

May 19, 2011 / by / Breaking Bipolar

If you follow me here, or particularly elsewhere, you might have noticed there are some very vocal people who hate me. Mental illness is contentious, and some people take it to a personal level. That’s people for you. Sometimes I … Continue reading →

Do Mental Illness Diagnoses Matter? We’re All Different.

May 15, 2011 / by / Breaking Bipolar

I’ve written about this several times, but never said it quite this directly: No one is a diagnosis. No one fits the criteria for “bipolar” or “depression” exactly. No one is a “Patient Like You.” It’s why someone only has … Continue reading →

Hatred of Psychiatry Doesn’t Create Change

May 2, 2011 / by / Breaking Bipolar

I hate shrinks. Shrinks should die. Shrinks are evil. (Thank the commenters (not an individual) for that.) OK I get it, you don’t like psychiatrists. Personally, I would find a more intelligent way to express an argument, but your point … Continue reading →